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Baby Boomers comprise one-quarter of the population but own two-thirds of the housing wealth. Their decisions will reshape our housing market in the coming years. Freddie Mac's chief economist uses our latest survey results to bust some myths about 55+ homeowners and renters.

Spring has sprung and so have the bugs and rodents seeking to invade homes. Whether you are looking at homes to purchase or are a homeowner, there's no time like the present to inspect a home's exterior, especially after the long winter season, which can make it more inviting to house-hunting pests.

Summer vacationers can rejoice that gas prices are $1 lower per gallon than a year ago, but there is a downside for some parts of the country – like Midland, Texas, and Casper, Wyo. – where energy-related jobs are an important part of their local economy.

All-American Sitcoms: They've made their way into most of our lives — from their theme songs to their cast of characters. And for 30 minutes each week, we were invited into these characters' homes. What would it cost to live there today?

It's National Hispanic Heritage Month, when we recognize and celebrate the heritage and culture of Hispanic and Latino Americans and the contributions they've made to the United States. To help celebrate, let's start by getting educated.

Did you know in a recent survey more than 55% of people gave this reason why they'd rent instead of buy: not enough savings or too much debt. At the bottom of the list? Concern housing prices might fall.

Did you know that in some states like Maine 3.3% more of its homeowners were spending more than 30% of their income on housing in 2012 than they were in 2005? In California, the opposite occurred. Looking at renters, we see an almost unilateral increase in their cost burden during the same time period.

Did you know that 76% of first-time homebuyers are Gen Y? And that only 55% of The Silent Generation finances their home purchase? No matter our age, we all play an important role in today's housing market.

Did you know homeownership rates are very high (80 percent or more) in former Eastern Bloc nations like Romania (97 percent), Slovakia (90 percent), and Bulgaria (87 percent) because a wave of mass privatization following the fall of Communism in the 1990s enabled families living in public housing to take title to their flats at little or no cost?

Did you know that the homeownership rate for young Americans under 35 is at its lowest ever? The rate is down to 36 percent for Millennials, our largest generation making up 25 percent of the U.S. population.

Did you know that Florida metros boast some of the best opportunities to buy a home based on inventory? Based on the number of homes for sale per household, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale-Pompano Beach and Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater top the list in inventory across the nation's major metropolitan areas.

There's a good reason why we dream of owning a home. And, there's also a good reason to prepare and become financially literate first. Why? Because educated borrowers are better prepared for successful, long-term homeownership and overall financial stability. Get smart through CreditSmart, our free financial education program.